11-year-old boy robbed by balaclava-wearing men in Weldon

Stephen Matthews

An 11-year-old boy was attacked by two balaclava-clad males who stoles his mobile phone and money in Weldon.

The boy, who was walking through the alleyway off Rose Avenue was approached by two males wearing balaclavas sometime between 3.30pm and 4pm on Wednesday, April 8.

They pushed him to the ground and stole his phone and money, before making off, towards Chapel Lane via the village hall car park.

Both males are described as white and about 5ft 4ins tall. One of them was wearing a white Nike t-shirt with black jogging bottoms. The second offender was wearing a blue Airwalk t-shirt and black jogging bottoms.

Anyone with any information can call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.